My Forest Pansy has turned green?!
Hi,
I took 2 PURPLE forrest pansys out of the ground, potted them up, then replanted them in a new property when we moved homes. The leaves then grew purple for…
Neglected Pear Tree - pruning advise please.
Hi,
Our new house has an old pear tree that need a good prune. Do I make it an open vase shape and remove all the vertical branches?
What tree is this please?
Deemaree - that's what I thought, but didn't think they grew as big as his one???
What tree is this please?
Another image that may be a bit clearer. Hopefully everyone can see it??
What tree is this please?
We are in north east Victoria. It is a huge beautiful deciduous tree.
Many thanks.
Painting question.
Thanks. I think Solver is just his preference. Availability may be an issue too (small country town), though he has said we can supply paint if we wish.
Painting question.
Hi.
I am getting our house painted next week. The painter will be using Solver brand paint. (opinions on this brand welcome too).
I want the house painted in Dulux Antique…
Sad silver birch
Hi.
A friend relocated their silver birch 3 years ago from the back to the front of their house. Used lots of seasol and it seemed ok.
It is about…
Vicoria - finding a builder of classic and period style home
Hi,
I am searching high and low for a builder of classic and period style homes (weatherboard or brick), that will build a home for us in Maryborough, in central Victoria.
We…
What is this on my gardenia please?
Mmmm. We have lots of lacewings and ladybirds. Not sure about the orhers, will look into it. All my garden is organic - vegies and otherwise...
Here are a couple more…
Vegetable Growing: A guide for home gardeners
Helpful tip for stopping snails and slugs - I stuck a strip of copper "sticky tape" (from the big green shed, gardening section) around the lip of my raised garden…
Raised Wicking Veggie Bed Thread - with photos
I just love this thread, and was all set to build intall a wicking system in my 3 vegie beds this weekend, BUT, I was talking to a lady at…
Raised Wicking Veggie Bed Thread - with photos
Great thanks. Will have a good read.
Cheap french kitchen taps
Wonderful news. Just what I was after. I'll have a look at some uk sites. I love the perin & rowe taps.
Thanks so much.
Raised Wicking Veggie Bed Thread - with photos
Hi Lonnie.
Fantastic thread. Thanks so much for the info.
Just a quick question please... Does the shorter of your 2 beds work as well as the taller one? I'm…
Lacewings on my camellias
Hmmm I see. I think the little black dots on the camellias must be the babies then.
Cheap french kitchen taps
Hi,
Does anyone know of a supplier of well-priced French Provincial-style kitchen taps?
I nearly had a heart attack when I found out the price of the ones I like!!
Thanks in advance.
Lacewings on my camellias
Hi.
Does anyone know if lacewings are a friend or foe?
I have hundreds of them over my camellias.
Thanks.
Earwigs eating my veggie seedlings
Thanks for your replies.
Just to clarify, the shelters go on the seedlings and the lettuce goes?
Earwigs eating my veggie seedlings
Gosh darn it.
I've done everything right (I think).
Raised bed, awesome soil, naked farmer, coir blocks, seasol, powerfeed, worm water, molasses. Very happy soil.
Raised all the veggies from Diggers seeds in…
GREEN MULCH - Fu where are you ?!
Hi,
Thanks for the tip re: mulchnet. I gave them a call today (Tuesday) and are getting a delivery Thursday. I thought their service was great. Follow up emails and everything.…
Can anyone recommend a good stainless steel shovel?
Darn good point Ash, I hadn't thought of that. Thanks. Will investigate. Though I do love the look of the digadoo spade.
Can anyone recommend a good stainless steel shovel?
Hi,
I snapped the handle of my much loved stainless shovel. It was thin shovel (not sure of technical name
Photos of timber decking needed!!!
JilaMint - sorry, only just saw your question re: polystyrene. We used it to make the garden beds lighter, and of course cheaper to fill with soil. They only went…